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John A. "J.A., J.H." Peterson
House 1883-84 (District 29)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/???? (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Sweden
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.A., J.H.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Minister
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Widower
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Toensing lists his middle initial as A. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1883 lists both A. and H.
He came to Minnesota in 1866.
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Minister
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Immigration
-
Printing (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.